PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2026

The rating reductions from 100% to 70% for PTSD with major depressive disorder and from 40% to 30% for residual painful scars of the trunk and lower extremities were improper. The ratings have been restored.,The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not show actual improvement in her ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, as evidenced by consistent symptoms and functional limitations.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection and a higher initial rating for PTSD with depressive disorder was granted. The effective date is set at May 16, 2016, the date of his original claim. His current disability rating remains at 70 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with a 100% rating effective February 8, 2019. This decision is based on the evidence of record at that time and does not consider any subsequent evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD with substance abuse disorder was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, finding that her claims were not credible and that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence to rebut the presumption of soundness. The Veteran's symptoms predated her service and she did not meet the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder, migraine headaches, and a traumatic brain injury condition are remanded due to procedural errors in scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The Board granted this increased rating based on the severity of his symptoms, which included reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has determined that the claim for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is remanded due to insufficient evidence and lack of proper notice. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in a need for personal care services, but this determination was made without adequate medical justification or explanation.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent and a higher rating is denied.,The Veteran's PTSD is remanded for further development to determine if it warrants an increased rating.

The Veteran's claim for a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD with depression and anxiety attacks is granted, effective from January 31, 2022.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of May 31, 2019. The Board found that the earliest effective date for this grant is January 31, 2019, based on her Intent to File (ITF) application.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the need of personal care services, and his PCAFC request was denied. The Board finds that the AOJ did not provide proper notice and reasoning for the denial, and thus remands the case to obtain a new determination based on updated regulations.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder diagnosed as PTSD and MD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are at least as likely as not related to his service.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder and history of major depressive disorder has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a disability rating of 100 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified anxiety disorder (claimed as PTSD) is dismissed because the issue has been fully addressed by granting service connection for persistent depressive disorder with other specified personality disorder to include alcohol use disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for migraine headaches is denied. The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for CFS, GERD, and PTSD.,For the claims of service connection for CFS, GERD, and PTSD, the Board has also remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol, cannabis, and cocaine use disorders resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas prior to June 10, 2020. The Board granted a 70 percent evaluation for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and plantar fasciitis have been granted.,Gastrointestinal symptoms are currently under review.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the maximum rating available under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The Board denied a higher rating as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 100 percent evaluation due to lack of total occupational and social impairment.